Roundglass Hockey Academy's Gursewak Singh Earns India Junior Call-Up for Belgium Exposure Tour
Roundglass Hockey Academy (RGHA) continues to strengthen its reputation as one of India's premier hockey development centres, with forward Gursewak Singh earning selection in the Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team for the upcoming Belgium Exposure Tour 2026.
The talented striker will be part of the 22-member Indian squad that travels to Belgium from July 5 to 18, where the team will face four of Europe's strongest hockey nations—Austria, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. The tour is expected to play a crucial role in India's preparations for upcoming international competitions, including the FIH Hockey Men's Junior Asia Cup later this year.
For Gursewak, the selection is another significant milestone in a steadily rising career, while for Roundglass Hockey Academy, it serves as further validation of the academy's player development programme.
Gursewak Singh has been one of the standout performers at Roundglass Hockey Academy over the past few seasons. Known for his attacking instincts, work rate and ability to create scoring opportunities, the Punjab youngster has consistently impressed across domestic competitions. His leadership qualities have also been evident. Gursewak has captained several Roundglass Hockey Academy teams, guiding them to multiple tournament victories across the country. Those performances have now been rewarded with another opportunity to represent India at the junior international level.
His inclusion among the forwards reflects the confidence the national selectors have in his ability to perform against some of Europe's strongest junior teams.
This is not Gursewak's first experience with the national setup. He received his maiden international call-up in May 2024, when he was selected for India's Junior Men's European Tour featuring matches in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. Following impressive displays during that assignment and continued consistency in domestic hockey, Gursewak was also included in Hockey India's 40-member core probable group for the junior national coaching camps.
His latest selection demonstrates the progress he has made over the past two years and highlights his growing importance within India's junior programme.
Gursewak's selection caps another memorable week for Roundglass Hockey Academy. Just days earlier, the academy's Under-18 team scripted history by becoming the first Indian hockey academy to win a title in Australia, lifting the International Youth Hockey Cup in Sydney. The twin achievements underline the academy's growing influence on Indian hockey.
From producing international players to winning overseas tournaments, Roundglass Hockey Academy continues to establish itself as one of the country's leading centres for elite hockey development.
The exposure tour will provide India's junior players with valuable international experience against high-quality opposition.
The Indian Colts will play:
Austria – July 7 and July 8
Belgium – July 10
Germany – July 13
Belgium – July 14
Netherlands – July 17
Facing four traditional European hockey powers will allow the coaching staff to assess combinations, tactical systems and player adaptability under competitive conditions. The tour also marks the first assignment under newly appointed head coach Frederic Soyez, making it an important opportunity for both players and coaching staff to begin building towards future tournaments.
Exposure tours have become an important part of Hockey India's long-term player development strategy. Regular matches against top European nations help Indian youngsters experience different playing styles, faster game tempo and high-pressure situations that cannot always be replicated through domestic competition.
For players like Gursewak Singh, these matches offer the chance to gain invaluable international experience while competing against some of the best junior players in the world. The performances during this tour could also influence squad selections for the FIH Hockey Men's Junior Asia Cup, one of India's key objectives this season.
Roundglass Hockey Academy has consistently invested in world-class coaching, sports science, nutrition and athlete development. Its structured pathway has enabled several young players to progress through age-group hockey and into national camps. Gursewak's selection is another example of the academy's philosophy of combining technical development with leadership and character building.
The continued presence of Roundglass players in national squads reflects the academy's growing contribution to Indian hockey.
The 22-member Indian squad features a balanced combination of experienced junior internationals and emerging talent.
Goalkeepers: Vivek Lakra, Kunal Tewatia
Defenders: Anmol Ekka (Captain), Rohit Kullu, Chirag, Ravinder, Prasant Barla, Sanjit Tirkey, V. Manimaran
Midfielders: Adrohit Ekka, Harpal, Jeetpal, Mukesh Toppo, Mannu Malik, Ritik Lakra
Forwards: Ajeet Yadav, Prabhdeep Singh, Arjun Hargude, Aryan Xess, Lovenoor Singh, Mohd. Konain Dad and Gursewak Singh.
The squad includes several players who were part of India's bronze medal-winning campaign at the FIH Men's Junior World Cup 2025, providing valuable experience to support the younger members of the team.
For Gursewak Singh, the Belgium Exposure Tour represents another important step in his journey towards senior international hockey. Strong performances against Europe's leading junior sides could strengthen his position within the national setup and move him closer to representing India at the highest level.For Roundglass Hockey Academy, his selection reinforces its growing reputation as a centre of excellence that continues to produce players capable of succeeding on the international stage.
As India prepares to take on Austria, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands over the coming weeks, Gursewak will be eager to make the most of another opportunity in the national colours and continue his impressive rise through Indian hockey.
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